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Prompt A 12-year-old boy from Guyana who is referred by his family physician for jaundice, normocytic anemia, and recurrent acute bone pains. Test your knowledge by reading the background information below and making the proper selections.Complete blood count (CBC) reveals a hemoglobin of 6.5 g/dL, MCV 82.3 fL, platelet count 465,000 /uL, white blood cell count 9,800 /uL, absolute neutrophil count 8,500/ul, reticulocyte count 7 percent, and bilirubin 84 mg/dL. Blood film revealed numerous sickle cells. The sickle solubility test is positive. Two years later, at age 14, the patient presented to the emergency department with acute onset (3 hours) of left hemiparesis. Non-contrast computed tomography of the brain demonstrated an acute right MCA infarct. The patient has no history of thromboembolic disease, no family history of venous or arterial thrombosis, and no atherosclerotic risk factors for stroke. • Discuss how Sickle Cell Anaemia has developed and the potential complications of these conditions. • What does this information tell you which may be helpful to you in rehabilitation planning? • What implications does this information have for rehabilitation? • Remember you need at least 2 responses to obtain your maximum grades. • Good luck